Dr. Agnes Mbonyiryivuze, Rwandan physicist and Physics Education researcher.
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Dr. Agnes Mbonyiryivuze is a Rwandan physicist and Physics Education researcher with a PhD in Physics Education. Her research focuses on STEM education, renewable energy education, students’ engagement and conceptual understanding, and gender and STEM career pathways. She is also a university physics lecturer, researcher, and mentor committed to advancing inclusive, innovative STEM education and promoting greater participation of girls and women in science and technology.

Dr. Agnes Mbonyiryivuze is a Rwandan physicist, Physics Education researcher, university lecturer, and STEM education advocate with a PhD in Physics Education. Her academic and professional work focuses on improving the quality of physics and STEM education through innovative, evidence-based teaching and learning approaches.

Her research interests include students’ conceptual understanding and engagement in physics, renewable energy education, project-based learning, STEM aspirations and career pathways, gender and participation in STEM, and factors influencing students’ self-efficacy and educational and career choices. Her work particularly explores how educational experiences, social influences, role models, and perceived barriers shape young people’s engagement with STEM, with a strong interest in the Rwandan and broader African context.

Dr. Mbonyiryivuze has experience teaching physics at university level and conducting research in science and STEM education. She has contributed to research and academic projects addressing STEM career development, gender-related challenges in STEM, innovation, and the use of practical and project-based approaches to enhance students’ learning. She is also involved in mentoring and supporting students and early-career researchers in academic research and scientific communication.

Through her teaching, research, and professional engagement, Dr. Mbonyiryivuze is committed to advancing inclusive and innovative STEM education and strengthening opportunities for girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Her broader goal is to contribute to the development of scientific capacity in Rwanda and other developing countries by supporting evidence-based educational practices, encouraging young people to pursue STEM pathways, and promoting the visibility and advancement of women in science.

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RAWISE (Rwanda Association of Women in Science and Engineering)

Degrees:

2015
Master
Physics

Publications resulting from Research
1. Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, et al. "Natural Dye Sensitizer for Grӓtzel Cells: Sepia Melanin." Physics and Materials Chemistry. Vol. 3, No. 1, 2015, pp 1-6.
2. Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, et al. "Multi-scale Assembly in Nano-scaled Sepia Melanin Natural Dye" Materials Today: Proceedings 2, 2015, pp 3988 – 3997
3. Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, et al."Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Biosynthesis for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells application: Review." Physics and Materials Chemistry. Vol. 3, No. 1, 2015, pp 12-17.
4. Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, et al. "Morphological and Chemical Composition Characterization of Commercial Sepia Melanin." American Journal of Nanomaterials. Vol. 3, No.1, 2015, pp 22-27
5. Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, et al. “Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy for Sepia Melanin.” Physics and Materials Chemistry, vol. 3, no. 2, 2015.
6. Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, K. Camille Kanamugire, Lakhan Lal Yadav, and Celestin Ntivuguruzwa. "Reforms in Science Curricula in Last Six Decades: Special Reference to Physics." African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences, Vol. 14, 2018, pp. 153–165.
7. K. Camille Kanamugire, Lakhan Lal Yadav, and Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes. "Tutors’ Perceptions about Science Curriculum Reforms and Challenges for Their Implementation in Teacher Training Colleges in Rwanda." African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2019, pp. 101–116.
8. Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, Lakhan Lal Yadav, and Amadalo Maurice Musasia. "Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Electricity and Magnetism and Its Implications: A Review." African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences, Vol. 15, No. 2, 2019, pp. 55–67.
9. Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Aloys Iyamuremye, Jean de Dieu Kwitonda, and Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes. "Teachers’ Perceptions towards the Utilization of WhatsApp in Supporting Teaching and Learning of Chemistry during COVID-19 Pandemic in Rwandan Secondary Schools." African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2020, pp. 83–96.
10. Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, Lakhan Lal Yadav, and Amadalo Maurice Musasia. "Students’ Attitudes towards Physics in Nine Years Basic Education in Rwanda." International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, Vol. 10, No. 2, 2021, pp. 648–659.
11. Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, Lakhan Lal Yadav, and Amadalo Maurice Musasia. "Physics Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Electricity and Magnetism in Nine Years Basic Education in Rwanda." European Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 11, No. 1, 2022, pp. 83–101.
12. Lakhan Lal Yadav, Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, Kc Camille Kanamugire, and Celestin Ntivuguruzwa. "Reforms in Science Curricula in Last Six Decades: Special Reference to Physics." African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences, Vol. 14, 2018, pp. 153–165.
13. Kizito Ndihokubwayo, Céline Byukusenge, Edwin Byusa, Hashituky Telesphore Habiyaremye, Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, and Josiane Mukagihana. "Lesson Plan Analysis Protocol (LPAP): A Useful Tool for Researchers and Educational Evaluators." Heliyon, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2022, e08730.
14. Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Aloys Iyamuremye, Valentine Urengejeho, Janvier Mukiza, Fidele Ukobizaba, Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, and Jean de Dieu Kwitonda. "Computer-Based Learning to Enhance Chemistry Instruction in the Inclusive Classroom: Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions." Education and Information Technologies, Vol. 27, No. 8, 2022.
15. Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Janvier Mukiza, Aloys Iyamuremye, Odile Umuhire Mukamanzi, and Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes. "Rubric-Based Formative Assessment to Support Students’ Learning of Organic Chemistry in the Selected Secondary Schools in Rwanda: A Technology-Based Learning." Education and Information Technologies, 2022.
16. Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Aloys Iyamuremye, Janvier Mukiza, Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, Emmanuel Gakuba, Francois Niyongabo Niyonzima, and Théophile Nsengimana. "Impact of Computer-Based Simulations on Students' Learning of Organic Chemistry in the Selected Secondary Schools of Gicumbi District in Rwanda." Education and Information Technologies, Vol. 28, No. 3, 2023, pp. 3537–3555.
17. Pheneas Nkundabakura, Théophile Nsengimana, Pascasie Nyirahabimana, Jean Baptiste Nkurunziza, Concilie Mukamwambali, Jean Claude Dushimimana, Eugenie Uwamariya, Jane Batamuliza, Celine Byukusenge, Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Jean Nepomuscene Twahirwa, Aloys Iyamuremye, Agnes Mbonyiryivuze, Fidele Ukobizaba, and Kizito Ndihokubwayo. "Usage of Modernized Tools and Innovative Methods in Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Sciences: A Case of 10 Districts in Rwanda." Education and Information Technologies, Vol. 28, No. 9, 2023, pp. 1–22.
18. Aloys Iyamuremye, Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, and Jean Pierre Mbonyubwabo. "Technology as a Tool for Assisting Students with Special Educational Needs to Learn and Like Mathematics and Science: A Literature Review." Journal of Classroom Practices, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2023, pp. 1–16.
19. Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, Aline Dorimana, Pascasie Nyirahabimana, and Ezechiel Nsabayezu. "Challenges Affecting Women PhD Candidates for Completion of Doctoral Educations: A Synthesis of the Literature." African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2023, pp. 123–134.
20. Aloys Iyamuremye, Fidele Hagenimana, Jean Pierre Mbonyubwabo, Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, and other co-authors. "Enhancing Understanding of Challenging Chemistry and Physics Concepts in Secondary Schools of Kayonza District through Computer Simulation-Based Learning." 2023.
21. Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Aloys Iyamuremye, Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, Francois Niyongabo Niyonzima, and Janvier Mukiza. "Digital-Based Formative Assessment to Support Students’ Learning of Organic Chemistry in Selected Secondary Schools of Nyarugenge District in Rwanda." Education and Information Technologies, Vol. 28, No. 9, 2023.
22. Telesphore Habiyaremye Hashituky, Celestin Ntivuguruzwa, Philothere Ntawiha, Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, Josiane Mkagihana, Edwin Byusa, Celine Byukusenge, Jeannette Musengimana, Aline Dorimana, Fidele Ukobizaba, and Kizito Ndihokubwayo. "Lesson Plan Analysis Protocol in Assessing Mathematics and Science Lessons." International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, Vol. 13, No. 2, 2024, pp. 1100–1108.
23. Celine Byukusenge, Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, Hashituky Telesphore Habiyaremye, Edwin Byusa, Josiane Mukagihana, Fidele Ukobizaba, Aline Dorimana, Jeannette Musengimana, and Kizito Ndihokubwayo. "Dataset for Mathematics and Science Lesson Plans Collected from Rwandan Schools." Second Data, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2024, pp. 1–5.
24. Moses Baikirize, Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, Celine Byukusenge, and other co-authors. "The Assessment of the Use of Information Communication Technology in the Teaching and Learning in Selected Rwandan Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Nyagatare District." 2024.
25. Jean Paul Uzabakiriho, Gaspard Gaparayi, Irénée Ndayambaje, Dorothy Tukahabwa, and Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes. "Reimagining Educational Leadership for Gender Equity: A Gender-Transformative Framework to Advance Girls in STEM Education in Nyagatare District, Rwanda." Journal of Science, Innovation and Creativity, Vol. 4, No. 2, 2025.
26. Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, Aline Dorimana, Pascasie Nyirahabimana, and Ezechiel Nsabayezu. "Challenges Affecting Women PhD Candidates for Completion of Doctoral Educations: A Synthesis of the Literature." African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2023, pp. 123–134.
27. Marie Chantal Cyulinyana, Ange Cynthia Umuhire, Colette Abimana, and Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes. "State of Women in Physics in Rwanda." AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 3221, 2023, Article 050032.
28. Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, Lakhan Lal Yadav, and Maurice Musasia Amadalo. "The Effect of Peer Instruction on Secondary School Learners’ Attitudes towards Physics." African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences, Vol. 22, No. 1, 2026, pp. 15–28.
29. Nzabahimana, Joseph, Uwera, Marie Claire, Iyamuremye, Emmanuel, Mbonyiryivuze, Agnes, and Mutarutinya, Vedaste. "Integrating GeoGebra and PhET Simulations in Mathematics and Physics: Opportunities and Challenges in Rwandan Lower Secondary Schools." Physics Education, Vol. 61, No. 3, 2026, Article 035020.